Software Development Services

Randstad Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A major organization in Canada seeks a Software Development Specialist proficient in DevSecOps to identify and remediate software vulnerabilities. The role emphasizes embedding security into development workflows and enhancing CI/CD practices. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience with security tools and modern development environments.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape security practices

Work with cutting-edge DevOps tools

Engagement in AI-driven workflows

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in software engineering and the software development lifecycle.
• Extensive knowledge of software security with hands-on experience in SCA/SAST tools.
• Strong scripting capabilities in PowerShell, Bash, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Analyze vulnerabilities flagged by security tools and propose automated fixes.
• Design and improve CI/CD pipelines for secure deployments.
• Collaborate to ensure security compliance within DevOps workflows.

Skills

Software Security

DevSecOps

Automation

Scripting

CI/CD

Version Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SCA Tools

SAST Tools

Azure DevOps

PowerShell

Bash

Terraform

Git

Python

Robot Framework

Postman

Job description

We are seeking a Software Development Specialist with expertise in DevSecOps to lead the proactive identification, remediation, and automation of software vulnerabilities across modern and legacy systems. This role plays a critical part in embedding security into development workflows and enhancing the maturity of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned engineer with a strong grasp of security tools such as SCA, SAST, and Tenable, coupled with deep hands-on experience in Azure, BizTalk, and .NET development environments.

Advantages
Opportunity to shape security-first development practices within a major organization
Work with cutting-edge tools in DevOps automation, cloud integration, and infrastructure-as-code
Contribute directly to the organization’s 2030 strategic vision
Engage in cross-functional collaboration with business squads, security teams, and developers
Take part in proof-of-concept innovations, including AI-driven workflows

Responsibilities
Analyze vulnerabilities flagged by SCA, SAST, and server-side tools across integration systems
Propose, implement, and test automated fixes using DevSecOps pipelines
Design and improve CI/CD pipelines to support secure deployments across multiple products and environments
Integrate test automation tools for API, regression, and component testing
Collaborate with teams to ensure security compliance and integrate security scanning tools within DevOps workflows
Prototype new concepts such as AI workflows, using technologies like Moderne.ai
Maintain documentation and improve repeatability through scripting and automation
Offer guidance on security policies, DevSecOps processes, and regulatory compliance across teams

Qualifications
Required Experience & Skills
Minimum 10 years of experience in software engineering and the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Extensive knowledge of software security, including hands-on experience with SCA/SAST tools (e.g., Mend, Snyk)
Proven experience in agile projects using Azure DevOps
Proficiency with CI/CD pipeline design (YAML), automation, and deployment
Strong scripting capabilities in PowerShell, Bash, or equivalent
Hands-on experience with test automation tools like Python, Robot Framework, Postman
Solid understanding of version control best practices (e.g., Git)
Familiarity with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code

Assets
Experience working in BizTalk, .NET, and Azure integration environments
Proficiency in both English and French is considered a strong asset

Summary
We are seeking a Software Development Specialist with expertise in DevSecOps to lead the proactive identification, remediation, and automation of software vulnerabilities across modern and legacy systems. This role plays a critical part in embedding security into development workflows and enhancing the maturity of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned engineer with a strong grasp of security tools such as SCA, SAST, and Tenable, coupled with deep hands-on experience in Azure, BizTalk, and .NET development environments.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.